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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VIII, The Voortrekkers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Two, who promises to wait for Nxumalo to return from Zimbabwe and then marry him?
(a) Zeolani.
(b) Nagi.
(c) Lilia.
(d) Yzit.

2. What has the king of Zimbabwe decreed that every man or woman passing the Field of Granite en route to Zimbabwe must take with them to the city?
(a) At least three granite bricks.
(b) Gold.
(c) Fresh zebra meat.
(d) Clay pots filled with water.

3. How does Shaka become leader of the Zulus?
(a) He is elected to the position.
(b) He seizes leadership of the tribe once the king dies.
(c) He marries the Zulu queen.
(d) He proves he is a great warrior & is asked to lead the tribe.

4. What does the king of Zimbabwe put Nxumalo in charge of moving?
(a) The diamond mine.
(b) The city of Zimbabwe.
(c) The gold mine.
(d) The royal palace.

5. What interactions do the Voortrekkers have with the Zulu warrior Dingane?
(a) Dingane signs a peace treaty with them.
(b) Dingane promises them land rights, but plans to kill them.
(c) Dingane guides them through dangerous Bantu land.
(d) Dingane agrees to herd cattle and sheep for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does not describe Seena Van Valck?

2. At the beginning of Chapter Seven, what has Nxumalo been raised to believe about the chief of his tribe?

3. What do Adriaan and Seena Van Doorn help Dr. Nels Linnart collect?

4. How many Voortrekkers face the twelve thousand Zulus in battle at Blood River in 1838?

5. Why do Seena Van Doorn and her daughter-in-law come into conflict?

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